“Hamilton’s Essay on the National Bank is the definitive explanation of what is constitutional and what is not.”
Unless you’re Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson argued that the Constitution doesn’t provide the authority for granting corporate charters, including that of Hamilton’s bank.
The 1819 SCOTUS decision McCulloch vs Maryland found in favor of Hamilton’s Broad Interpretation, Implied Powers view of the Constitution.
Hamilton was perhaps the best lawyer in the country, I don’t think Jefferson ever practiced. You can tell from his advice.
Washington was shrewd enough to follow the former’s advice and signed the bill.
Friends and neighbors I concede the field and will pay attention to the more important War Against the Republic being fought today.
Carry on.